KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 2 (2025)

KIJHUS Volume 6 Issue 2 18 Articles

Volume 6, Issue 2 (2025) November - December 2025

November 2025 Volume 6 Issue 2

KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KIJHUS) is happy to announce the publication. This issue covers a broad range of issues surrounding the field of humanities and social sciences. Papers in the following areas were published:- Media and Communication, Law and ethics, Sociology, Conflict management, Public Administration among others

Table of Contents

Articles in this Edition

1

Barriers and facilitators to utilization of differentiated hiv service delivery models in Luwero district, Uganda

Ddamulira C, Wilson Mukasa, Kizza S.S Pages 1-9

2

Epistemic opportunities and challenges in artificial intelligence

Etuk Anthony Raphael, Ujoh Emmanuel Amoji Pages 10-21

3

Teacher Workload and Instructional delivery effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Iganga municipality, Uganda

Nabirye Harriet Pages 22-37

4

Appraisal of θεραπεία (healing) of ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19) in context of healing in the Christ apostolic church, Nigeria

Julius Olajide Ademola Pages 38-41

5

Navigating coexistence under scarcity: A triadic analysis of refugee–host social cohesion in Kule, Tierkidi, and Jewi Camps, Gambella, Ethiopia

Aweke Moges, Alemu Azmeraw, Paulos Gutema Pages 42-60

6

Advocacy interventions and the prevention of gender-based violence in refugee settings: evidence from Rwamwanja Refugee settlement, Uganda

Nyamwiza Shevan, Rogers Barigayomwe, Mwaniki Roseann Pages 61-83

7

The auditor's couch: subjectivity as the last bastion in an age of algorithmic forensics

Airton Carlos Patzlaff Pages 84-93

8

Election Observation in Africa: Evidence from the Uganda 2026 General Elections

Rujumba Charles, Adams John, Basake Julius Alochere Pages 94-109

9

Sexual abuse in households and its impact on girls’ school dropout in Uganda: A Literature Review

Atwongire Tushabe Pages 110-116

10

Strengthening work-based learning through public–private partnerships for capacity building and sustainable skill development in TVET

Saue Baritule Prince Pages 117-125

11

The influence of extroversion on employee retention in Ugandan Higher Education: A Case of Uganda Christian University

Kayabula Alex, Augustine Wandiba, Christopher Muganga, Janice Desire Busingye Pages 126-143

12

The place of cohabitation in Ugandan marital jurisprudence: An appraisal

Godswill Owoche Antai, Sandra Voda Ezoke Pages 144-160

13

The resurgence of the spoken word: Forensic orality and the crisis of authenticity in the age of synthetic media

Enongene Mirabeau Sone Pages 161-177

14

Dependency or agency? psychosocial perspectives on globalisation and China-Africa relations

Hakeem Olatunji Tijani Pages 178-190

15

Parental socio-economic status and educational achievement of pupils in universal primary education schools in Kangulumira town council, Kayunga district

Tumusiime Enoch, Wabomba Dan & Margaret Kareyo Pages 191-202

16

Historical legacies and protracted conflicts in the Rwenzori sub-region of Uganda

Isaiah Eitu, Joel Isabirye, Aaron Katunguka, Charles Agenonga Pages 203-215

17

Women’s economic empowerment and family stability in Kodbuur district, Hargeisa, Somaliland

Mawlid Abdilahi Ahmeda, Joel Isabirye Pages 216-222

18

Progressive legal frameworks and social validation: Negotiating sustainable refugee integration

Isaiah Eitu Pages 223-232